To resolve the Microsoft Store app missing issue, you can try several different solutions, such as reinstalling the app, resetting the Windows Store cache, running a virus scan, and more. We have discussed different methods of fixing the issue that you can follow to regain access to the Microsoft Store app on your Windows device and continue to enjoy its wide range of features and benefits.
1. Reinstall Microsoft Store
The first thing that we recommend you do is reinstall the Microsoft Store to resolve issues with it and the apps downloaded by it. We will be using Powershell for this purpose. Here is how you can proceed: Once the process is completed, check if the issue is resolved. Alternatively, you can also try re-registering the Microsoft Store by following the steps below:
2. Go Back to the Previous Build
You can also go back to a previous version of Windows, to a time when the Microsoft Store and its apps were working perfectly fine. This, however, means that you will lose any changes that you implemented after upgrading to the latest build. We will be using the Recovery feature in Windows for this purpose, which works very similarly to the System Restore feature. Once Microsoft acknowledges the issues caused by the 22H2 update and releases fixes for them, you can install the update again. Here is how you can proceed: In case you cannot find the Go back button, move to the next method below.
3. Create a New User Account
You can also face the problem if the user account you are currently using is corrupted. To check if this is the case, you can switch to another user account and check if the same problem appears there as well. If you do not have a separate user account, then follow the instructions below to create one. Alternatively, you can try running SFC and DISM to resolve the issue within your current account if you don’t want to switch accounts. To create a new user account, follow these steps: Upon creating a new account, log in and see if the issue has been resolved.
4. Reset or Clean Install Windows
As a last resort, you can try resetting or clean-installing Windows if none of the other troubleshooting methods suggested here work. You don’t have to worry about losing your files and folders during a Windows reset because Windows will provide you with an option to keep them. However, if you want to proceed with a clean install, we recommend saving your important files elsewhere since this method will wipe other areas of the system clean.
4.1 Reset Windows
To proceed with a reset, follow these steps:
4.2 Clean Install Windows
To proceed with a clean install, head over to this guide. This is a lengthy process, so we recommend you proceed with it only when you have enough time on your hands. Hopefully, this will resolve the issue once and for all.
